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Please help me because I really want to get a better job!

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PROFILE:

An English Literature and Media Writing graduate who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Seeking creative, media related position in the publishing industry. Varied experience including search marketing and web journalism. Advanced IT and Internet knowledge including web design skills. Able to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines. Confident working in teams or independently, with some leadership experience and a strong sense of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA (Hons) in English Literary Studies with Creative Writing and Media – 2:1

Middlesex University 2007

My degree combined critical studies and creative writing with media studies developing my communication, interpersonal and analytical skills to a high standard. In group discussions I was regularly selected by my peers to be their spokesperson. I have studied modules from Shakespeare to post-modernism, all of which required me to do independent research and produce analytical written work and oral presentations on a weekly basis. Modules in my creative and media writing course ranged from feature to script writing giving me a variety of writing experience improving my copy-writing skills as well as encouraging my creativity.

A Levels – 3 (English B Media C History D)

GCSEs- 10 including English (A* A*) Maths (B B) and Science (B B)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Feb 2008 to date Telemarketing Executive, Adfero, London

Currently working on the commercial side of an international news agency. I introduce and promote our SEO enhanced news feeds to marketing directors of large and medium businesses. The service we offer is conceptual and therefore requires succinct description. This role has improved my communication skills and I enjoy working in an online publishing environment.

Mar 2007 to Mar 2008 Online Peer Advisor, Youthnet, London

I volunteered weekly on askTheSite.org writing direct responses to questions from young people regarding their relationships. My role involved publishing answers online using a CMS. I wrote about sensitive issues and provided individual, thoroughly researched answers whilst keeping within the tone and culture of askTheSite’s writing style. I gained valuable writing experience and earned Millenium Volunteer status for working over 200 hours.

Aug 2007 to Feb 2008 Sales Advisor, Nine West, London

I worked on a commission basis as a sales advisor in a fashion store. My principle objective was to achieve sales targets and offer a high level of customer service. I won a competition to represent our brand and a fashion trend by producing a story board, proving my creativity and knowledge retention. I was selected to promote the store on the local radio station due to my ability to communicate effectively.

2000 to 2007 Various Part Time Positions

Alongside my education I worked as a bar person, waitress, office junior, promoter, retail assistant, telesales person and store supervisor. These roles developed my interpersonal skills as well as my confidence.

SKILLS:

Written Communication

Throughout my English literature/language-focused education I have been required to write persuasive copy and I have consistently excelled, gaining top grades in all of my written coursework. I have also created copy for websites and I also write for pleasure.

Oral Communication

During my education I have given presentations and have effectively headed debates. I was also my year group’s representative in my school council. I have honed my oral communication skills by dealing directly with customers and colleagues whilst working in teams. I have also promoted the company I currently work for on the radio.

Information Technology

I possess excellent IT skills and advanced computer knowledge. I can operate all Microsoft Office software and many other design packages. I also have very good IT support skills. I am a fast typist with a 75 WPM typing speed. I am also a confident web designer and developer with knowledge of HTML, working with Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash and Frontpage. I am also familiar with content management systems.

Numeracy

I have two maths GCSEs, Maths and Statistics. I was selected to take my maths exams early due to my advanced ability.

French

I have studied French to AS level and I can confidently read and write French. I also possess a good level of spoken French

VERSION 2:

EDUCATION
2004 – 2007BA Hons in English Lit and Media Writing, Middlesex University
2:1 Upper Second Class Honours

2002 – 2004Advanced Levels, Havant College
English B, Media C, History D & First Year French

2000 – 200210 GCSES, Horndean Technology College
English Lit A*
English Lang A*
Maths BB
Art B
Science BB
French

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I like the 2nd one because basically you get straight to the point.

A combination of the two would be the best.

Well, what did you use to put this question? Since you are in front of the computer it must be easy to answer.

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Grantwriter/fundraiser wants transition into corporate environment as a tech writer. What industries have greatest demand? What recommendations do you have for certification/background? What percentage of writers work freelance? How common is home office option? Is the field fairly insulated from changes in economy? What are the common tools of trade (specific software types, etc.)? What’s best way 2 market skillset? I’m experienced in crisis management, donor relations, web content and grant proposals. Any tips on how to translate nonprofit experience n2 corporate setting? Finally, what’s best way 2 research competitive salary/work conditions? Early search shows income range as $70-$110k w/ greatest concentration of jobs in IT or Government sectors. Seems many jobs in DC, northern VA. Your comments/insights welcomed. Thank you! Happy Holidays 2 All!

I’m a senior manager for IT work in the Government sector, as a contractor – not a federal employee. Over the years I’ve had to explain to some tech writers that the need is declining in our industry. Not so long ago, a tech writer was automatically assigned to every project team producing deliverable documents. Today, with the advances in word processing software, the drafts from the technical team (programmers, system administrators, etc.) are nearly ready for publication. The remaining work required is handled by an administrative assistant and by the Project Manager’s review.

There are certainly some sectors that continue to demand good tech writers. I don’t see IT or Government as having such a high demand.

I know this answer may seem disappointing or even harsh. I believe you are better served knowing this perspective before you make the career shift described in your question. Worse, when we do employ tech writers, we can find one for $40K to $65K even in the expensive Washington, DC job market.

I’ll finish with a recommendation I have given to other tech writers. Use your current opportunities to learn the subject matter about which you are writing. Using an example from my field: If you can write a Database Administrator’s Guide for an application, you can certainly understand those instructions and become that database administrator. Volunteer to help the testing team so you’ll have the chance to use the software (it helps your tech writing anyway) and demonstrate your command of the available functions. You might need a training class or other help getting started, but these are great opportunities. OK, writing an aircraft manual doesn’t qualify you as a pilot. However your question notes experience with web content. There is a definite increase in the need for content managers, not for traditional web sites where content management software handles most of the job for the authors and approvers, but for the explosion in collaboration web sites – primarily MS SharePoint. If this doesn’t appeal, certainly you have learned some things from your other experiences (donor relations, crisis management, etc.) that can translate into opportunities.

The tech writer career path is fine, and I encourage it if that’s what you enjoy. Just understand that the tech writer career path peaks at a lower salary level than these others (my wife teaches young children – talk about a low salary peak!). Even if you are very good, there is always a new crop of cheap tech writers available to corporate employers. Go for it if you enjoy the work and aren’t as concerned about the salary.

Good luck whatever path you follow!

“Think relationship, not campaign” is the mantra of customer service on the Web. Building stronger relationships with your present customers is the key to getting them to continue to do business with you.

In this difficult economic climate, selling more to the customers you already have is more cost-effective than raising your prices or acquiring new customers.

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what should i supply them in order to make their work easier…and when i say easier i mean to cooperate well and to make good result?…

one good answer that helped me was this one from H4×0rchix0r

I think you should have:

1) a project management application that all three of you can access and update
2) a test environment – for that, I would recommend virtualization so that it doesn’t interfere with your production environment

That is the bare necessary. If you want to throw in some free caffeine, they’ll just love you more:)

for 1 and 2 i still have questions

1)project manager has to do with content management?and if not then what is the difference?

2)what is the role of test enviroment?

and i also want to state that i want to be the person who guides the process and organise developers that make dynamic sites,flash,actionscript,animations .is this software appropriate and if yes how?i would like to hear your view on this because i am an amateur thank you

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what should i supply them in order to make their work easier…and when i say easier i mean to cooperate well and to make good result?…

one good answer that helped me was this one from H4×0rchix0r

I think you should have:

1) a project management application that all three of you can access and update
2) a test environment – for that, I would recommend virtualization so that it doesn’t interfere with your production environment

for 1 and 2 i still have questions

1)project manager has to do with content management?and if not then what is the difference?

2)what is the role of test enviroment?

and i also want to state that i want to be the person who guides the process and organise developers that make dynamic sites,flash,actionscript,animations .is this software appropriate and if yes how?please suggest me any possible way for a better co operation for a job of web development from distance….

thank you

Most collaborative development environments include:

1. Some sort of concurrent versioning system (cvs). A cvs allows users to work on the same document without wiping out work done by others, and to "roll back" changes if errors or unwanted changed are made.

At the very least, you should have some sort of file check-in / check-out system so that your team knows when the other guy has / is making changes to a file. Some Web development tools, notably Dreamweaver, have check-in built into the software.

You can also find cvs systems at sourceforge.net.

2. There should be a project management system, too. Such systems assign tasks to users and manage deadlines, resources, etc. You can also find this software on sourceforge.

3. You should require your team to back up allitems before changes are made and require all changes to be documented. A good cvs will include these features. Trust me, nothing is worse than undocumented changes, especially if they can’t be recovered.

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I have an HP Business Inkjet 1100C connected to my PC via LPT1. I have installed HP Web JetAdmin and it has detected a number of HP printers on the network, but not this one. Is it possible to add this directly to Web JetAdmin?

Alternatively, is it possible to get a copy of the HP1100C management software? It provides pop-up warnings for printer problems, including estimates of cartridge content.
The printers are HP, the PC is HP and the software is HP. I tried loading the utility from the printers CD, but the application kept uninstalling itself. Very frustrating. The web jetadmin link is from the 1100C installation disk.

So, all HP, but not happy

the Web Jetadmin software is designed to administer printers on the network, not attached to PC’s.

I want to have a web filter.. I want it to be on a server. It would be a proxy content filtering that users will have to connect to when opening IE.

Or is their something like a "BIG server management" pack where you have Users, Web Filtering, Restrictions, Shared Desktops, File Access and many more.

Can anyone help me?

like http://daddythis.info ?

Then you need a server(go to wdservers.com) and s/w(go to glype.com) and install s/w on the server and your are good to go…